Atlases are crucial for setting high standards and giving health care leaders the tools to make positive changes. On February 26, 2024, the Palliative Care ECHO Project will host a special session showcasing the Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care pilot study results in the […]

Covenant Health Palliative Institute Are you part of an Alberta-based community organization interested in promoting palliative care education in your community?  Are you a healthcare professional with palliative care experience who is interested in providing public education?  If so, please join the Covenant Health Palliative Institute for its PalliLearn ECHO webinar series. PalliLearn is a series of short courses that help people to develop the knowledge and skills […]

Register Here All Together, a compassionate communities initiative, is open to Health Care Providers, Volunteers, Volunteer lead organizations, Community Groups, and individuals looking to be inspired by and learn from others developing compassionate communities. Join us as Meghan Derkach shares her passion about creating ‘aging-in-place’ community where persons of all ages can access health and […]

Lung Health Community of Practice Sessions will be running from February 2024 to November 2024. Join us for the new Lung Health Community of Practice, in collaboration with the Lung Health Foundation! Connect with colleagues from across Canada with a shared interest in integrating a palliative care approach for individuals with advanced lung disease. This […]

            The Joint Collaborative Committees, in partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia (link is external) (MNBC), will host a panel comprised of MNBC health/mental health staff and Métis physicians to learn about harm reduction services that are provided to Métis citizens such as the Mental Health Navigator Program and the Counselling Connect […]

Register Here Following the Domain 4 module on Learning Hub, this session is an introduction to promoting comfort and quality of life for people with life-limiting illness. Learners will discuss applying the steps of symptom management and supporting wellness to a case study.

The Northern Health Palliative Care Consultation Team is pleased to offer education using the Project ECHO Model™ via Zoom. ECHO provides an opportunity for clinicians from all areas to connect and participate in case-based education with peers and palliative care experts. The ECHO Model: o Each session begins with introductions and a 15-20 minute didactic […]

Hone clinical communication skills integral to empathetic and effective healthcare delivery at this interactive, one-day workshop. Practice leading conversations with patients and their families around goals of care, decision-making, and planning during this highly interactive, small group workshop. Valuable communication skills gained will be translatable to all aspects of your medical practice and encounters with […]

                    The Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG) is a validated, evidence-based tool that is known to improve experiences of clinicians, patients and caregivers while navigated a serious illness. Less is known about how to implement this guide into everyday practice, and about how to work with […]

Date(s): March 6, 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET March 7, 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Location: Virtual Delivery, Online, Ontario Fee:  $425 for physicians $295 for non-physicians $175 for personal care aides Facilitators: Amy Archer Lawrence Lee Note:  Before you enroll in this session, please ensure you have enough time to complete 3 […]

REGISTER HERE This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 2 Mainpro+ credit(s).

Register Here Following the Domain 5 module on Learning Hub, this session learners will reflect on the importance of ensuring their care aligns with the patient’s goals of care. They will also be introduced to three key aspects of what a care plan for someone with a life-limiting illness should include and apply these to a […]